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Arius and the Nicene Creed
Theological issues are a part of history of Christianity. Since Jesus, theological matters divide christian community. And these theological issues result in divisions since the early christianity. Remember Paul who wanted to accept gentile into jewish christian community, this problem led to the separation. From a persecuted group at the beginning of the fourth century… Continue reading
Arius and the Nicene Creed
During this time in the history of Christianity, one of the biggest topics under debate in the church was the topic of the Trinity and the relationship between God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The church argued that the Trinity was three equal entities, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,… Continue reading
Do as we say, not as we do
In the first paragraph, Arius describes himself as one of the priests. He references his pedigree, noting that he came from a line of priests that followed God. He uses this to establish credibility, before making his claim. His claim is that God and Jesus, Father and Son, are two different entities and that Jesus,… Continue reading